TIL Desk/National/New Delhi/ The Indian Army rushed in additional troops and weaponry to eastern Ladakh as part of its strategy to fend off China’s aggressive military behaviour with ‘firmness’, even as top Army commanders deliberated on the delicate situation in the region for the second consecutive day on Thursday, official sources said.
They said military reinforcements, including troops, vehicles and equipment, were sent to shore up Indian presence in Pangong Tso, Galwan Valley, Demchok and Daulat Beg Oldie. The Army commanders extensively deliberated on the situation in eastern Ladakh on the opening day of a three-day conference on Wednesday as well.
The conference, which is being chaired by Army Chief General M M Naravane, also reviewed anti-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir as well as in certain areas in the North Eastern region, the sources said. The Indian Army will continue to maintain its aggressive posturing in all disputed areas in eastern Ladakh and will not back off till status quo is maintained, they said. The sources said the Indian Army has significantly bolstered its strength in eastern Ladakh and even brought in artillery guns.